Taking on a completely fresh and innovative approach to gazing at the heavens, author Martin Ratcliffe has created The Night Sky Deck, an essential kit of beautifully illustrated sky charts, and informational cards. Radcliff, renowned astronomer and regular contributor to Astronomy magazine gives us the basic tools for everyday stargazing. The kit box, measuring 10 3/4 " w by 9 1/4" h, includes:

• (12) 4-Panel Monthly Night Sky Cards that include a glow-in-the-dark sky chart and quadrant chart of the heavens, showing stars to the 5th magnitude, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, open and globular star clusters, and much more
• (9) 4-Panel Solar System Cards with detailed information about the Sun, planets, and the Moon, including observation tips, diagrams, photos, tables, and fascinating facts
• 8-Panel Introduction to the Universe Card explaining the Big Bang, the creation of galaxies, life of a star, solar systems, asteroids, meteors, auroras, and more
• 8-Panel How to Read the Stars Card including instructions about how to use the night sky charts, view deep-sky objects, choose a telescope, as well as a primer on astrophotography and a glossary of terms and web resources
  Red LED Flashlight/Compass for on-the-go night-time viewing and orientation—all without compromising your night vision